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I've come across a 60 series DDec4

My shorr answer to your question is I don't know.
I saw your other post about "will it fit?" too and I don't know that either.

The Series 60 comes in different sizes (3, 4, 6 cylinders) and maybe more. I don't know for sure. I've only worked on the 4 and 6 piston versions. It also comes as a Diesel or a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and probably propane powered forklift engine. Again, I don't know....just saying.

But you mentioned in your first post that it was "industrial" and that could also indicate a "stationary" intent. That could be for any number of applications including power generator, pumping, conveyor, etc...
If so it COULD very well be a gas engine. You didn't say I don't think.

As far as putting an engine like the "fan to flywheel" Series 60 in a vessel, you would likely start by sourcing a marine water cooled exhaust manifold and then figure out the necessary fabrication of the exhaust pipe/hose and the appropriate "riser" system if what's currently there can't be adapted.

Also, that "fan to flywheel" description indicates a closed, pressurized cooling system with an air cooled heat exchanger (radiator).

You would need to determine whether or not the system currently in the boat for the 8V71 would provide adequate cooling for the 60 series and if it can be configured to hook up to the engine. If not, a replacement heat exchanger will need to be sourced and plumbed in.

I don't mean to rain on the parade but this is a job I would never want to try without a really good plan, plenty of time and excellent resources. But then, I guess that's why people I know sometimes call me "Dark Cloud".

If you do decide to try it though, I wish you good luck.
 
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